College of Dairy Science and Technology, Mannuthy - Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University

Bhavishya Thimmaiah

College of Dairy Science and Technology Mannuthy, Thrissur started its educational journey with the Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences of Kerala Agricultural University. The Institute became a constituent college of Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (KVASU) when it was established in 2010. 

The College undertakes academic, research, extension and entrepreneurship activities in animal production and dairy sector. Through the years, College of Dairy Science and Technology Mannuthy has made an extensive contribution for the development of animal husbandry sector of the state. The experienced faculty of CDST Mannur use a combination of theory classes, assignments, practical sessions, presentations, seminars, and industrial visits to provide an invigorating learning environment.

The College organizes a ten-day south India tour and a 23-day all India tour to facilitate the students to visit the noteworthy Dairy and Food plants and other institutions across the county. The College encourages students to take part in co-curricular activities which improve their skills like arts and sports, student’s union activities, National Service Scheme, exhibitions, conferences, seminars, debates etc.

Last year of the undergraduate program offered at this Institute is dedicated to hands-on training in the experimental dairy plant (Semester VII) and work experience training (Semester VIII). The work experience programme is organized in two parts - a 35-day stint at a dairy farm and a 70-day stint at a commercial dairy plant. The work experience programmes help students to gain practical experience in the management of the organized dairy farms and the operation, maintenance and management of a large commercial dairy plant. Reputed firms in both private and public sector visit the campus of College of Dairy Science and Technology Mannuthy for Placements. 

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College of Dairy Science and Technology, Mannuthy Programs:

Undergraduate Programs

• Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Dairy Technology

The meticulously prepared job-oriented course curriculum of B.Tech degree is approved by ICAR. 

Postgraduate Programs

• Master of Technology (M.Tech)
  • Dairy Technology
  • Dairy Microbiology
  • Dairy Chemistry

College of Dairy Science and Technology, Mannuthy Highlights:

College of Dairy Science and Technology, Mannuthy Infrastructure:

• The College has an excellent Library that houses a large collection of scientific books, journals, research papers, publications, annual reports, and bound volumes of periodicals. 

College of Dairy Science and Technology, Mannuthy Placements:

• The Parent University has a full-fledged Student counseling and Placements Centre to organize the campus placements at the constituent colleges.
• The Centre organizes counseling sessions and career-oriented, educational consultancy programmes for the students.
• Campus recruitment process is held every year for final year students of the courses offered by the College.
• Almarai in UAE, Dynamix in Pune, and MILMA are the major recruiters.
• Many students of the college are placed as Dairy Extension Officers in the Department of Dairy Development by the Govt. of Kerala.
• Firms like AMUL, NDDB, DFRL, SUMUL, Mother Dairy, GSK, Smith line Beecham, Cadburys, and Banking institutions such as SBI, ICICI, HDFC, IOB, PNB hire College of Dairy Science and Technology Mannuthy graduates.

College of Dairy Science and Technology, Mannuthy Eligibility Criteria:

College of Dairy Science and Technology, Mannuthy Admissions:

• Admission to the B.Tech course is regulated by Commissioner of Entrance Examinations of Kerala (CEE) by conducting Kerala Engineering Entrance Exam (KEAM) and ICAR by conducting the AIEEA-UG entrance examination.
• Admission to the M.Tech course is through the entrance examination and the interview conducted by the University.
• 25% of the seats shall be reserved for the eligible candidates sponsored by the ICAR based on All India Entrance Examination conducted by them.
• All the information regarding the College of Dairy Science and Technology Mannuthy Application process is available on the University website.

College of Dairy Science and Technology, Mannuthy Hostel Details:

• Hostel facilities are limited.
• Students will be provided accommodation, as per the availability of accommodation in the campus.
• Students who do not secure Hostel accommodation on the campus are free to make their own arrangements outside.
• College of Dairy Science and Technology Mannuthy Infrastructure facilities are designed to provide a good learning environment to the students.